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Chapter 26 The Voice on the Phone
I paused before snapping back to reality and realized she was right. I couldn’t lose
everything without a fight or reclaiming what was rightfully mine. Even if I fought and lost,
I wouldn’t regret it. At that point, my phone had stopped ringing.
I stared into Ivanna’s calm eyes and gradually regained my composure. My thoughts
began to clear, and I wiped my face, saying, “I get it now! I’m grateful to have a clear–
headed person like you by my side. You constantly remind me of my priorities.”
When the phone rang again, I had already sorted my emotions. Ivanna passed me the
phone and nodded. “You’ve got this
I took a deep breath and swiped the screen to answer the call, “Hey, honey. It’s about time
you called. I need to ask you, where’s the money in our account? Ava had pneumonia, and
I had to rush her to the hospital in the middle of the night.
“Nothing was left when I tried to withdraw money from the card. What’s going on?”
Ivanna smacked her forehead when she heard my words. However, I knew Matthew well
and phrased it to fit my personality, especially since he would be on guard if I didn’t bring
it up.
“Hi, honey. I used the money, but don’t worry. I’ll explain when I get home,” sure enough,
Matthew
comforted me, “How’s Ava now?”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“She’s still on the IV, and her fever was 39.5 degrees. It’s quite serious. When are you
coming back? Can’t
you hurry?” I pretended to sound anxious, “I’m scared and had to wake your parents in
the middle of the
night.
“Can’t you tell me when you’re using the money? Don’t you know we might have
emergencies like these
when you’re not around?”
Such conversations were mundane last time, but maintaining this calm tone took so much
effort n
couldn’t help but laugh at myself, I realized I also had a knack for acting.
“I know. I’ll be back as soon as possible. I’ll try to finish my work in the morning and come
home,”
Matthew tried to reassure me, “Take care of our daughter and make sure you rest too.
You’ve been
through a lot, honey.”
I forced a bittersweet smile at his comfort and advice.
“Okay, then, I’m heading out for work!”
now. I
As I was about to hang up, I heard a coquettish voice in the background. I felt all my
strength draining the
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carried my sick daughter to the hospital?
I dared not continue those thoughts as I plopped on the hospital bed with the phone falling
to the ground.
Ivanna was alarmed at my reaction and squatted before me. She held my hand and asked
with concern,”
Chlo, what’s wrong? Hm?”
I looked at Ivanna in a daze as that coquettish voice echoed in my ears. Ivanna shook my
arm. “Can you
speak? What did he say?”
I said sobbingly, “Ivanna, find me a lawyer.”
She stood up, hugged me, and patted my back, “Okay! Don’t cry!”
I met Mr. Brown two days later. He was the lawyer Ivanna had found for me. I explained
the situation in detail, and he told me that my description had no value yet. He said they
were speculations without
substantial evidence, sliming my chances of winning. 1
“So, what can I do to maximize my chances? After all, I still have a four–year–old child,” I
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmasked urgently,”
Besides, I was the one who started that company. I must defend my rights.”
After some thought, Mr. Brown advised, “For now, the best you can do is collect solid
evidence. Based on your described situation, your husband isn’t explicitly aware that
you’ve caught on to his affair.
“So, maintaining this state makes it easier to gather information. However, it’s also
challenging to gather
evidence.”
I chuckled and said bitterly, “So I must continue enduring this?” 1
He nodded, giving me a clear answer, “Yes.”
When I left Mr. Brown’s office, I felt drained, as I had just discovered I didn’t have the
upper hand. Although Matthew cheated, moved assets, and enjoyed my company’s
success, I was disadvantaged.
I wondered why the world was so unfair as I sat by a river. I gazed at the flowing water,
genuinely not knowing what to do next. I only regained my senses when Ava asked, “Mom,
where’d you go? Did you get
lost?
I grinned when I heard those words. My daughter was right that I was indeed lost. I called
Ivanna on the way back, but she excitedly told me she had good news to share before I
could speak.
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